Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha - Quinta de Santa Cristina

Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha - Quinta de Santa CristinaThe elegant Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha from Quinta de Santa Cristina enters the glass with a bright light-yellow hue. With a bit of time in the glass, this Old World white wine reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of peach and pineapple, rounded off by further fruity nuances. This wine delights with its straightforward dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this Portuguese charmer captivates with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. Balanced and complex, this crisp white wine presents itself on the palate. On the finish, this white wine from the Vinho Verde region finally impresses with a lovely length. Once again, hints of peach and pineapple appear. Vinification of Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha The basis for the first-class and wonderfully balanced Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha cuvée from Quinta de Santa Cristina is Arinto, Azal, Loureiro and Trajadura grapes. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde Branco Grande Escolha This white wine from Portugal is best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to coconut-lime fish curry, omelet with salmon and fennel, or fried trout with ginger and pear.